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| Cause of speaker static? DAC's occasionally emit scary sounding, crackly static. Turn off the power amps, toggle the input switch on the DAC, turn the DAC off and on, restart the power amps.If you've got a tube preamp...listen as you whap the preamp with the palm of your ... | |
| Does anyone know of a site for Threshold information? Explore the archive at this one too for pics and specs on some of the last generation of Threshold products:http://www.threshold-audio.com/Index.htmlViva Threshold! | |
| wich transport? Add the Theta Data Basic II to your list, around $800 used in excellent condition. There might be a synergy for you with the SFT 1 if you plan to keep the SF DAC. I was feeding a Theta Pro Prime IIa with a Nakamichi CD Player 2 and the substitutio... | |
| Homemade floor protectors -- advice needed Spike those puppies to the floor. Back when I owned the wood floor I used the rubber caps that came with my speakers (KEF at the time) that fitted over the spikes; now that I rent I spike my stands right into the floor. Nobody but you and maybe th... | |
| Bookshelf sized-cost no object Try the ProAc Tablette 2000 Signatures. Same appointments as their 1SC, i.e. same tweeters and mitchell binding posts but with slightly larger woofers and larger premium finished cabinets. Best of all, the price is lower @ $1,700 than the 1SC but ... | |
| Rehab of AR3a Speakers Worthwhile? Ahhh...large diameter woofer acoustic suspension... I know the AR's cost more to begin with, but the large two-way Advents sounded smoother, more dynamic and less polite to me than the 3a's did way back when. If you watch and wait I'll bet ya can ... | |
| Can someone explain db sensitivity? For every 3 dB increase in sound pressure level, the power output must double. For example, to drive an 87db rated (@1 watt, one meter) speaker at 108db will require 128 watts. To drive a 90dB rated speaker at 108 db takes 64 watts. This rule of t... | |
| Your thoughts on speaker stands find a rigid stand. four pillar models cost the most. i have one piece welded, two pillar target HR stands filled with sand and they still exhibit some fore and aft spring to them. not sure how it affects the sound as i wasn't willing to pony up f... | |
| Hardwood floors vs Carpet uncarpeted wood floors sound very bright and alive but ultimately fatiguing to me. oriental carpets are an integral part of my system. but be careful; enjoying fine carpets is a hobby unto itself. and get good carpet pads, i prefer the fibrous hor... | |
| Woodworkers ? there's an english product worth trying called BRIWAX. i found it in my u.s.a. hardware store. it's a wax and stain combined and comes in a variety of wood finishes. here's the directions from the can: "apply briwax using a lint free cloth or 0000... | |
| Theta reliability? my new pro prime IIa was defective right out of the box. the dealer replacement and my data basic II have never skipped a beat. sorry to hear you're having problems. | |
| For You: THE most imprortant element... ...the awe inspired in me by artistic expression. | |
| What Are Your Audio Morals? my audio morality is simple: if you can satisfy me i'll do business with you. here's the trip... when i started buyng separates 30 years ago i made myself a rule: buy the top of the range from any manufacturer. in this way i'd never feel like i go... | |
| Best Rainy Day music to lay back and groove on a rainy day... the jimi hendrix experience/electric ladyland | |
| Favorite solo piano players...cds Keith Jarrett is my favorite. Try these solo piano improvisations: Koln Concert (recorded 1975, two LPs on one CD); Bremen & Lausanne (1973, three LPs on a two CD set); Sun Bear Concerts (1976, six CD set) |